BCG Daily Friday 2nd October 2015
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The Kennedys preview
No, nothing to do with the US political dynasty, this BBC sitcom is loosely based on Emma Kennedy's memoirs The Tent, The Bucket and Me.
Sara Wallis, The Mirror, 2nd October 2015Emma Kennedy: why I wrote a sitcom about my childhood
"I realised that... being useless in the 70s was suddenly funny," says Emma Kennedy.
Emma Kennedy, Radio Times, 2nd October 2015Red Dwarf XI has entered pre-production
The pre-production period officially started on Monday 28th September, an occasion that was marked by producer Richard Naylor tweeting the following image of a certain, rather familiar, piece of rubber.
Red Dwarf Website, 2nd October 2015Michael McIntyre review
The comedian delivers a decidedly unadventurous set, but manages to fashion unpromising raw material into killer lines and vivid comic images.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 2nd October 2015TV Review: The Kennedys
Get over the constant knowing references, and there's charming comedy at the heart of The Kennedys thanks to it's a cast of warm, likeable characters.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd October 2015TV preview: Glitchy, ITV2
After the likes of Off Their Rockers and Impractical Jokers, Glitchy is a fun twist on the genre. It is not daring like Ali G or Balls of Steel or subversive like The Revolution Will Be Televised, it just takes formats that we know backwards and flips them onto one side rather than on their head.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2015Red Dwarf, and the movie that never was
A Red Dwarf movie was announced in 2000, and news on it would follow for years afterwards. So: what happened?
Craig Thomas, Den Of Geek, 2nd October 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Sam Simmons, Mark Thomas and Comedy Couplets.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 2nd October 2015Go behind the scenes of Mount Pleasant
We were allowed a tour around the famous TV cul-de-sac set in Manchester.
Katie Fitzpatrick, Manchester Evening News, 2nd October 2015'Boy Meets Girl' episode 5 review
BBC Two's new sitcom goes from strength to strength.
Emma Jeweks, Cult Box, 2nd October 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd's Waiting for Gaddot was one of the most talked about shows at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. It won an Amused Moose award, but how it didn't pick up at least a Foster's Award nomination I don't know.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2015Live coverage of Jeremy Clarkson on HIGNFY
Join Helena Horton for live updates as the disgraced former Top Gear presenter returns to the BBC to host Have I Got News For You - his first appearance since his high-profile sacking.
Helena Horton, The Telegraph, 2nd October 2015In Case You Missed It accused of plagiarism
The BBC has denied claims of plagiarism after viewers noticed that its TV mash-up show In Case You Missed It bore a remarkable similarity to Radio 4 comedy Listen Against.
Chortle, 2nd October 2015Jack the Ripper: has Bruce Robinson solved the crime?
After 15 years of research, the director of Withnail & I believes he has cracked the most enduring mystery in British criminal history - and talks about Withnail & I and his own links to both stories.
Mick Brown, The Telegraph, 2nd October 2015A quite interesting show with John Lloyd
When it comes to accolades John Lloyd isn't short of a few, having devised the brainbox panel show QI and BBC Radio 4's long-running The News Quiz, and produced Blackadder, Not The Nine O'Clock News and Spitting Image.
Duncan Hall, Brighton Argus, 2nd October 2015Jeremy Clarkson's HIGNFY roasting gets mixed reaction
TV panellist Richard Osman was praised for ripping into the disgraced Top Gear host but some viewers were questioning whether he went too far.
Nicola Agius, The Mirror, 2nd October 2015Comedy review: Daniel Sloss, Edinburgh
If most of this show is almost a send-up of a "dark" comedian, then the transformation is masterful. Regardless, it reaffirms his potential as a storyteller, suggesting he may well eclipse his teenage promise.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 2nd October 2015Interview: Bill Bailey on living in 'Limboland'
Bill Bailey is difficult to categorise. Which is just the way the musician, comedian, eco-warrior and actor likes it, he tells Janet Christie ahead
of the Scottish leg of his UK tour.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 2nd October 2015Review: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Big questions aside - it's a really fun night out, genuine belly laughs and not too much thought involved. You can go and have a good time and come out knowing they are masters of their craft.
Lucy Ricketts, A Younger Theatre, 2nd October 2015Have I Got News For You - Jeremy Clarkson, review
Clarkson was like a boyfriend reconnecting with an ex and beginning to regret it, says Ed Power.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 2nd October 2015Review - Michael McIntyre: Happy & Glorious
Such wide appeal isn't easy to capture, and Happy And Glorious will sate those many fans.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd October 2015You, Me And The Apocalypse - Episode 1 review
For what it's worth, I really enjoyed the first episode. I don't think writer Iain Hollands intends this to be seen as an out-and-out comedy. Instead it's that dreaded hybrid: a "dramedy". Which, translated, means that it's offbeat rather than laugh-out loud hysterical.
Sarah Hughes, Frame Rated, 2nd October 2015Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
Shush!
Series 1, Episode 3 - Tome RaiderAlice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. Meanwhile, Simon's feelings for Alice face an unexpected obstacle.
A Funny Kind Of...
A Funny Kind Of Life And Death, Episode 2Further discussion with comedians who found humour in the subject of death.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
The News Quiz
Series 88, Episode 3Susan Calman, Elis James, Andy Hamilton and Emily Ashton join Miles Jupp.
Mount Pleasant
Series 5, Episode 4Lisa attempts to outdo Jenna when they both throw birthday parties for their daughters on the same day. Greg tries to adjust to life with new flatmate Bradley.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 1The satirical news quiz returns for a landmark 50th series. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.
The Kennedys
Episode 1 - Secret WhisperBrenda is determined to be the first person on Jessop Square to throw a dinner party, and intends that Tony will cook a lasagne. Meanwhile, Emma's searching for a secret whisper.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican, Alesha Dixon, Gareth Thomas, Gareth Malone, MorrisseyAlan is joined by Sarah Millican, who talks about her new live stand-up tour Outsider. Also singer Alesha Dixon, who chats about her latest single Tallest Girl. Sportsman Gareth Thomas talks all things Rugby World Cup, and Gareth Malone chats about his new show The Naked Choir. Music this week is from UK music legend Morrissey performing Kiss Me A Lot live in the studio.
BBC New Comedy Award
2015, Episode 5 - London Heat 1The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition comes from Up The Creek in London. Dane Baptiste presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 2 - Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, The ShiresRobert De Niro explains the ending of Heat, Anne Hathaway says she is still intimidated by great actors, Kenneth Branagh reveals how nervous he was when he first worked with Judi Dench, while Tom Hiddleston talks about getting naked, and The Shires perform live in the studio.